Hamas

Marwan Barghouti may be released in hostage deal

Several foreign intermediaries are cautiously optimistic about a new prisoner swap plan with Hamas.

Yisrael Beytenu MK:

'We are dealing with today's Nazis - Hamas'

MK Evgeny Sova tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the Knesset lobby to commemorate Jewish heroism during World War II and the connection to the war today.

US social media influencer:

'Gen Z needs an awakening'

Emily Austin, social media influencer: "You'd be surprised how many students don't know Hamas is a terror group. They think it's just a war between Israel and Hamas, not realizing they're right up next."

Report:

Israel, Hamas mulling one-month truce

Reuters reporting that Israel offered to end the war if Sinwar and five other Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Hamas rejected the proposal.

IPT Series: Countering Pro-Palestine propaganda

This series is a public service to Americans, because while Israel is fighting the military battle to destroy our common enemy, the least Americans can do is fight the propaganda battle at home. That battle starts by learning the truth.

Long tunnel used to transport rockets destroyed

IDF forces fought battles with many terrorists, responding with fire, killing the terrorists at short range with machine gun fire, mortar shells, and aerial support.

Military expert explains:

Why the Air Force did not bomb the disaster site?

Military commentator, Yossi Yehoshua explains that aerial destruction is possible and is used in some locations, but it is not always complete. It is very expensive and takes resources from other places that need them.

Analyst:

'Biden's plan is a surrender agreement for Israel'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns that the offers to end the war are only getting more lucrative for Hamas as time goes on.

Report:

Israel proposed Hamas leaders leave Gaza

Sources tell CNN that Mossad chief proposed that Hamas senior leaders could leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire. Qatar's PM said the idea "would never work".

Bereaved parents:

'He threw back grenade after grenade at Hamas'

Bereaved parents Shira and Moshe Shapira tell of their son's heroic defense of others at the Supernova festival.

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IDF destroys Hamas training facility

Among the targets destroyed were rocket launchers, firing ranges, and a swimming pool used to train for naval raids.

50 terrorists dead since the morning:

IDF launches extensive offensive in Khan Yunis

Forces are currently surrounding the "refugee" camp in the area and have begun advancing in it, operating against Hamas targets in the area, including military command and control bases.

US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas

The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.

Combat officers urge:

'Do not leave northern Gaza'

About 130 commanders and officers, who participated in the fighting in Gaza, signed a letter to the cabinet in which they clarified: 'There is no reason for Ahmed to return to his home before Ziv and Gali return to their homes.'

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions:

Only absolute victory will ensure hostages' return

PM Netanyahu rejects outright 'Hamas monsters' capitulation terms': 'Were we to agree to this – our soldiers would have fallen in vain.'

"The day after" the war in Gaza conundrum

Difficult choices during difficult times. The Arabs of the Gaza Strip backed the wrong horse in this race and lost. They should pay for it. Op-ed.

Wall Street Journal:

New proposal for Israel-Hamas agreement

Agreement includes a phased diplomatic process, starting with a release of hostages and, eventually, leading to a withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end to the war in Gaza.

These are Hamas's conditions for a hostage deal

The terror organization is demanding a total end to the war, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and international guarantees that Hamas would be able to continue to rule the Strip.

Wall Street Journal:

Hamas lost only 20-30% of its terrorists so far

Report reflects on how Hamas is still capable of harming Israel and Israeli forces in Gaza for months and notes that the group is attempting to reconstitute its police force in parts of Gaza City.

European Council announces:

New framework for sanctioning terror groups

European Council establishes dedicated sanctions framework targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, lists six individuals.

Sister of murdered hostage:

'He was shot by his captor after an Israeli strike'

Merav Svirsky, sister of Itay Svirsky, in TV interview: The goals of eliminating Hamas and freeing the hostages do not go hand-in-hand. We are being lied to.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel financed Hamas to weaken the PA'

Josep Borrell says Hamas was financed by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority, repeats call for two-state solution.

Europe's conditions for a permanent ceasefire

The European Parliament voted on a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza on condition that Hamas is dismantled and the hostages are returned.

IDF reveals:

Proof Gazan teachers worked for Hamas

In letters addressed to the head of the Gaza Education Directorate, the terror organization requests to make it easier for teachers to devote themselves to their work with the terror organization.

The West’s lethal error in the war against Israel

The distinction between Hamas and “ordinary” Palestinian Arabs is largely spurious. Opinion.

Rockets and ammo in tunnels:

Hamas' weapons industry in the center of Gaza

IDF found that the area near Salah Al-Din Road consisted of weapons factories and lathes, both above and below ground, that were used to produce ammunition and weapons for Hamas operatives.

Freed hostage reveals:

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.

Qatar:

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

It is believed the medicine will be transferred to the Israeli hostages on Thursday.

What happened to the eye of Hamas' spokesman?

Military source estimates Abu Obaydah was somehow injured, or possibly lacks the appropriate treatment for an eye infection.

House Republicans demand answers from UNRWA chief

House Foreign Affairs Committee seeks testimony from UNRWA Director-General on the organization's aid to Hamas.

Kibbutz Be'eri confirms deaths of hostages in video

Community confirms deaths of Itay Svirsky and Yossi Sharabi, who were kidnapped on October 7, a day after Hamas claimed they were dead and the IDF said it feared they were dead.

Brazilian Desiree Rugani:

Presenting Israel's truth in Portuguese

Desiree Rugani, a media personality from Brazil, came to the Arutz Sheva studio to speak about her efforts to help Israel on social media, and her visit to a demolished Kibbutz

New York Times:

Hamas terror tunnels are much longer than expected

At least 100 more miles of tunnels estimated to be under Gaza than Israel previously estimated, according to new report. Deepest,most luxurious tunnels used as headquarters.

Offices of Hamas commanders raided in Khan Yunis

Many weapons, ammunition, and grenades found in office of the Southern Khan Yunis Battalion Commander.

IDF investigation:

Hamas launched attack from Gaza Hospital

IDF systems show: This week, the Hamas terrorist organization carried out a launch toward IDF troops from within the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

EU adds Yahya Sinwar to terrorist list

Move to apply santions on Hamas' Gaza leader comes in response to threat posed by Hamas, October 7 massacre.

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Freed 9-year-old comforts father during interview

Piers Morgan interviews Thomas Hand, father of Emily who was thought to have murdered by Hamas before it was discovered she was abducted to Gaza.

Chief of Staff:

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

The Chief of Staff and other security officials warn that without a civilian plan for the future, the IDF will lose its achievements in northern Gaza.

Col. (res.) Tal Braun:

This is not the way to commit genocide

One nation accused of committing genocide is doing it wrong. IDF Col. (res.) Tal Braun offers important pointers to ensure success.

Hamas claims:

2 hostages in propaganda video were killed

IDF spokesperson says Israel suspects 1 of 3 hostages featured in Hamas psychological terror video have been killed as Hamas claims 2 are dead.

Released reservist reveals:

Poverty? What life in Gaza really looks like

Journalist Roi Yanovsky returned from reserve duty in the Gaza Strip and shed light on the lies about the destitution in the region.

IDF operates in Shechem:

9 terrorists arrested at al-Najah University

The forces also detained several other suspects for questioning, as part of the IDF and Shin Bet efforts to foil activities of terror cells that consist of students from Hamas organizations in universities across Judea and Samaria.

Satirical song mocks Western Hamas supporters

Song by artists Pinhas and Vova Sheqel mocks liberal support for the Hamas terror organization. The clip features both those born in Israel, as well as immigrants from countries such as the USA, Canada, Italy, Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.

Khan Yunis:

IDF strikes truck smuggling Hamas weapons

IDF troops located weapons, explosive devices, and ammunition inside a cabinet in a child's room at the residence of a Hamas terrorist.

Report:

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.

Biden to hostages' families:

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.

100 days in captivity

Hamas releases video of three hostages

Hamas' psychological terror: Terrorist organization releases video of three hostages - Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirsky.

'We're frustrated':

Terrorist is treated by IDF, released back into Gaza

Terrorist exiting tunnel shaft receives medical treatment from IDF, is released back into Gaza, source serving in military capacity in Gaza tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Hamas officials visited South Africa in December

A new report alleges that shortly before South Africa sued Israel for genocide, a Hamas delegation visited South Africa and met with members of its parliament.

US Jews for Hamas. Yes. Really.

They are brainwashed, like the Manchurian Candidate was, this for S70,000 a year college tuition. An embarrassment. Op-ed.

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders:

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

IDF publishes conversations with Gazan civilians saying that Hamas ruined the lives of the residents, wishing disaster on Hamas.

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

A terrorist with an RPG tried to ambush IDF forces, but did not count on one soldier standing to the side to pray.

Belonging and immortality: Causes of Hamas terror

Because they are primal, these crimes can never be fully controlled by reason, law or diplomacy. What then? Israel has no choice but to respond militarily. Opinion.

Freed Hostage:

'It was like Russian roulette every day'

Gabriela Leimberg, who was released from Hamas captivity after 53 days, describes her ordeal for the 100th day of the war.

Ronen Bergman:

'Israel was not ready to fight in its own territory'

Journalist Ronen Bergman analyzes the October 7th massacre and the rumors that hostages were killed along with terrorists by Israeli forces to prevent them being taken to Gaza.

100 days of war:

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Israeli forces have located and destroyed a numberof rocket launchers in different locations throughout Gaza.

Tom Friedman's soft Jihad against Israel

Friedman says Hamas is not an "existential threat to Israel," but he regularly claims that a Netanyahu government is. It's time to ignore him. Opinion.

Following deal:

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

South African official:

'We don't define Hamas as a terrorist organization'

South African official in response to Israeli reporter's question: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization since it does not operate in our territory.

Chief of Staff:

We dismantled Hamas' infrastructure in northern Gaza

'There will be no immunity for those seeking to kill us: not in Gaza, not in Judea and Samaria, and also not in other arenas throughout the Middle East,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.